Sabra Dipping Co. to open manufacturing plant in Chesterfield

Sabra Dipping Co. plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Chesterfield County, creating an estimated 260 jobs by mid-2010.

Sabra Dipping Co. makes vegetarian and kosher dips and spreads, including the top-selling hummus brand in the country.

“In recent years, Sabra has emerged as a top brand in the growing dips category,” Ronen Zohar, CEO of Sabra, said in a statement. “We are projecting growth and planning exciting innovation. We are very optimistic about our company’s plans for Chesterfield County and look forward to breaking ground and settling into the community.”

Sabra is a U.S./Canadian joint venture between Pepsico and Israel-based Strauss Group.